Episodes

In this episode, Jeffrey Besecker and Kathy Hadizadeh delve into the concept of action bias, heuristics, and their effect on decision-making. They discuss the importance of ego development, moving away from binary thinking, a...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the complexities of circular thinking and rumination with Executive Coach Erin Mac. They discuss how these thought patterns can lead to heightened stress and...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the power of humor. He discusses how humor can serve as a life raft in difficult times, lighten the load during troubled times, and even procrastinate from d...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the importance of healthy connections in our lives. He delves into the spiritual journey of forming these connections and the mental obstacles that can hinde...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of the soul and why we have one. Joined by author, pastor, and theologian Corey Rosenke, they delve into the origins of the soul, the mysteries i...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of declinism and its impact on our ability to find solutions to the global crises we face.Author Jeff Hardy, joins us to discuss how the looming ...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the psychology behind body weight regulation. He delves into various factors such as energetic intake and expenditure, the role of hormones, and the influenc...

On this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the labyrinthian experience of battling cancer. With over 19.3 million people globally uttering the phrase "It's cancer" each year, the emotional roller coas...

In this opening episode of Season 5 of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker and guest Tanith Carey explores the topic of emptiness and anhedonia, the silent thief of joy. Carey describes the experience of waking up to a wo...

Welcome to Episode #160 of The Light Inside podcast, titled "Energizing Your Life: Harnessing the Power of Conscious Energy”. In this episode, our host, Jeffrey Besecker, and guest Danielle Laura, dive deep into the fascinat...

In this podcast, we look at how a concept of logic known as the Unity of Opposites can empower us to see the truth within us all. Host, Jeffrey Besecker explores this topic today with author, and wise sage, Troy Hadeed. In Sa...

In this podcast, host, Jeffrey Besecker discusses the significance of goal setting in defining one's purpose and achieving personal growth. While setting goals can be motivating, it can also lead to anxiety and unfruitful ene...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the importance of active listening in our increasingly polarized world. He is joined by professional communication coach, Jonathan Miller, who shares insight...

We all have our preferences.Everything from the clothes we wear, to the car we drive, and even our favorite flavor of ice cream. And typical of us, we each feel our preference to be the best option, not only for ourselves but...

Jeffrey and Constantin discuss a range of topics related to personal growth and self-assessment. They explore the complexities of emotional regulation and the impact of social programming on our biases. They also delve into t...

In this episode, guest, Rachel Lavin and host Jeffrey Besecker, discuss healthy ego development and empowering our ego to work for us rather than against us. "I struggled with that for so long until I just got tired of the ch...

Emotions. They play an essential role in creating our perceptions throughout life. They signal awareness of our current circumstances and guide our day-to-day interactions. They determine, to varying degrees, our thoughts, fe...

Our Ego. Just what is it - and what are the key roles this mystical entity serves as we navigate a healthy sense of self, and our overall well-being as humans? Our guest, Performance and Well-Being coach , Georgina Halab i ex...

Denial. We’ve all heard that somewhat childish joke. You the one - about how ‘it’s not just a river in Egypt’. Yet, when it comes to why we blame others, we often find ourselves swimming in a river of it. And when things tru...

Marketing Professor , Dr. Aaron Ahuvia and host, Jeffrey Besecker discussed the psychology of love and how it applies to why people love 'things', with Aaron being the first to publish empirical work on the topic. They discus...

Constructive criticism. Why does it often seem to so hard to find clear, direct, and honest feedback - And even more so, why is it that we can be so hard on ourselves? This podcast examines the difficulties of finding const...

Manuj Aggarwal was an exceptionally brilliant and vibrant child. Burdened by a family history of mental illness, he searches for a new lease on life by unlocking the source of his childhood wounds and reclaiming his inner aut...

-Uncertainty. We’ve all felt it within our day-to-day lives. It manifests itself in a variety of ways, such as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed due to the lack of control we have over certain situations. Whether swi...

In this episode, Clarissa, a 36 year old hairdresser from a small Midwestern town, struggles to find her place in the world amidst her family's criticism and judgements while navigating the power dynamics of experiential rati...